From the live Apple event, the new iPhone SE

With more than 1 billion Apple devices in use, it’s no surprise that when rumors of future Apple tech releases surface, media buzz is somewhat frenzied. Today (21st March), Apple is holding a press event to unveil their new products, covering new iterations of their iconic smartphone, tablet and digital accessories.

You may have recently heard reports of a new Apple iPhone, the SE, a smaller-sized (but no doubt top-notch) smartphone predicted to measure approximately 4 inches. Combining the iPhone 6 and 6S tech, but with the handy dimensions of the iPhone 5, this phone is going to be on the top of the wishlists of many Apple fans, who simply can’t get their hands around the latest offerings. Also on the horizons could be a smaller iPad Pro, as well as a selection of Apple Watch wristbands.

Fresh from the Apple event, we’ve got the lowdown on the new Apple tech!

iPhone SE

With 30 million 4 inch iPhones sold last year, this new smartphone could be your next favourite thing:

Price: Starting at $399 for 16GB, $499 for 64GB, and installment plans available.

Design: Similar to the iPhone 5, the iPhone SE comes in all the usual colour designs (including Rose Gold), inset stainless steel logo and similar glass design as on previous iPhones.

Interchangeable wristbands have been a desirable feature for almost as long as the Apple Watch has been available, so Apple’s ‘Spring Line-up’ contains new nylon woven bands, with four layer construction, in a variety of colours. There’s also a new colour for sport and leather bands and a space-black Milanese loop.

Also revealed at the event:

The new CareKit app – available in April, open source

IOS 9 improvements – Night Shift (which can remove the blue from the display screen to help you sleep better), password protection on certain notes in the Notes app, the addition of ‘Top Stories’ to Apple News, CarPlay with better Apple Music and Maps apps, new education features with multi-user support